Road Works: Noise
Commons · Question 75725 · Tabled 8 Sep 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of environmental protection legislation to limit noise pollution from roadworks in built-up areas on weekends.
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 16 Sep 2025
The Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively to promote good health and minimise disruption to people’s quality of life. Section 60 of the Control of Pollution Act allows Local Authorities to address noise from construction si...